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Cite needed tags

Yes, that's a lot of "cite needed" tags. I've placed them because I will be attempting to source each of these "facts" in the next few days and yanking any I cannot source. Much of this article seems to be based on what someone heard from someone else. While that's a great way to find entertaining versions of local lore, it is not verifiable. - SummerPhD (talk) 04:17, 30 January 2013 (UTC)

Never missed a parade?

I have now removed the tiny battleground claiming that Aqua has never missed a parade or missed three years. To state this either way, we will need a reliable source stating this. The only sources I've found are an "oral history"-style website (fails under WP:SPS) and a few sites that (based on wording) pick up the claim here. Thanks. - SummerPhD (talk) 16:11, 2 February 2013 (UTC)

Due to repeated additions of poorly sourced material to this section by an anonymous user who refused to discuss the issue, the article is now "semi" protected: Anonymous and new editors cannot edit. To include anything here (claims that they have never missed a parade, missed three years or marched in all but three then went back in a time machine to march in the three they missed), we will need a reliable source. What is a "reliable" source? Gee, thanks for asking. A complete description is available at WP:IRS. The short answer is a source that has a reputation for fact checking and accuracy. Most major newspapers (Inqy and the original Bulletin come to mind as places you might want to look) fit the bill. Area network affiliates would as well, except (as in the Fox 29 case for this issue) it is obvious they are quoting Misplaced Pages (which is a really lazy approach, IMO). I will remove this poorly sourced info again shortly. - SummerPhD (talk) 21:56, 3 February 2013 (UTC)

Origin of name

Again, I am unable to locate reliable sources for any of this. The band's official site merely used the text from this very article. (Obviously, we cannot use this article as a source for itself.) Other than that, the bit referring to Prohibition (but not the legend of the water toast) had been picked up by a Fox 29 blurb, but the wording made it clear it had been taken from this article or a site copying this article. Thanks. - SummerPhD (talk) 16:15, 2 February 2013 (UTC)

Notable?

Frankly, there doesn't seem to be significant coverage in independent reliable sources for Aqua. Yes, we have reliable sources putting them is the Mummers Parade and a few local events. However, we need significant coverage. I don't want to delete this, but we need sources.

For examples of articles that have sources and survived deletion attempts, please see Greater Kensington (string band), Pennsport (string band) and Adelphia (fancies). Personally, I'd like to be able to establish articles for all of the clubs. Without sources, we cannot do that.

While it is clear that Mummers clubs maintain their own histories in one way or another, I don't see many of their websites adding pages with links to press coverage. That's a bit of a shame as potential donors/patrons obviously are looking for some indication that the band isn't just a bunch of guys walking down the street once a year. Misplaced Pages articles frequently top search engine results. A solid article here is in each club's best interest. Articles on clubs certainly support articles on other clubs: Once we have articles on, say, 3/4 of the clubs, it will be far easier to argue for articles on all of the clubs.

Adding material based on what someone told you is a waste of time. We need sources. - SummerPhD (talk) 16:34, 2 February 2013 (UTC)

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